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Amish Pineapple Dump Cake

Amish Pineapple Dump Cake is a sweet, simple dessert combining tangy crushed pineapple with a buttery, golden cake topping. It's quick and easy to prepare, perfect for busy days or potlucks, and offers a nostalgic taste of home.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 9 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 can crushed pineapple with juice
  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch Baking Dish
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Step 2: Spread the crushed pineapple with its juice evenly in the bottom of the dish. Do not drain the juice.
  3. Step 3: Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the pineapple. No stirring needed.
  4. Step 4: Drizzle the melted unsalted butter evenly over the cake mix to cover as much surface as possible.
  5. Step 5: Bake for 40–45 minutes until the top is golden brown and pineapple is bubbling around the edges.
  6. Step 6: Allow the cake to cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

Make substitutions like white or spice cake mix for different flavors. Add nuts or shredded coconut for texture. Store leftovers covered at room temperature up to 1 day or refrigerated up to 4 days. Freeze for up to 2 months.